Senior Dealer Operations Manager- INFINITI, Denver, CO

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

$97K — $172K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required.
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive Marketing and Sales experience in the automotive industry.
  • At least 3 years of analytical experience in various specialties of automotive.
  • Minimum 2 years in a dealer contact support role.
  • Experience supervising others and previous sales experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Drive wholesale and retail sales performance through dealership consulting and inventory optimization.
  • Conduct regular dealership visits to assess operations and sales effectiveness.
  • Review financial statements and sales reports to improve profitability.
  • Evaluate and recommend marketing strategies to increase sales and market share.
  • Analyze market conditions and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
  • Educate dealership personnel on sales initiatives and compliance requirements.
  • Monitor vehicle inventory and recommend adjustments for improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical and mental health support.
  • Parental leave and retirement savings options.
  • Employee Lease Program and Vehicle Purchase Program perks.
  • Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning through training.
  • Innovative learning platforms and seminars to enhance skills.
Full Job Description

Location(s): West Region/Denver, CO

Job Schedule: Full-time field role/remote

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree required

Sponsorship: No

We are currently looking for a Senior Dealer Operations Manager- Infiniti to join our team in Denver, Colorado.

A Day in the Life:    

Supports assigned dealerships’ sales operations to achieve all districts’ new vehicle wholesale and retail sales objectives, including commercial.  In addition, promotes and supports all customer service and sales-enhancing programs such as CPO and rental programs.  Assesses sales operations through routine contact and site visits.  Identifies areas of improvement and motivates dealership sales management to make improvements and take corrective actions to drive sales.  Helps identify best-in-class dealerships’ practices and recommends incorporation into programs and policies.  Works with the Fixed Operations Manager counterpart to synergize operations.  Provides logistical support relating to market representation changes and issues affecting assigned dealerships as directed by AGM.  Cooperates with other districts to maximize national sales efforts. 

Districts may consist of 8 to 19 dealerships, depending on complexity and geographic factors.

Job Functions

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  The statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria.

  • Drive wholesale and retail sales performance through dealership consulting, inventory optimization, incentive promotion, and ROI-focused recommendations.

  • Conduct regular dealership visits to assess operations, sales effectiveness, and overall business performance.

  • Review financial statements, sales reports, inventory, and cash flow to improve profitability and operational health.

  • Evaluate and recommend marketing and advertising strategies to increase sales and market share.

  • Analyze market conditions, registration data, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.

  • Educate dealership personnel on incentive programs, sales initiatives, and compliance requirements.

  • Promote commercial, fleet, EV, and specialty vehicle sales through training, coaching, and market development.

  • Monitor vehicle inventory and ordering patterns, recommending adjustments to improve vehicle mix and turnover.

  • Collaborate with regional teams to optimize vehicle allocation and address aged inventory challenges.

  • Assess customer experience, sales processes, and customer satisfaction metrics; implement improvement plans and share best practices.

  • Support staff development through training, coaching, certification programs, and performance improvement initiatives.

  • Partner with dealership leadership to address workforce challenges, turnover, and organizational effectiveness.

  • Support dealership participation in auto shows, sales events, and brand promotion activities.

  • Assist with market representation initiatives, dealership performance management, and policy compliance.

  • Support communications regarding dealer standards, operational performance, and dealership standing.

  • Assist with dealership openings, relocations, and closures, including operational and logistical support.

Who We’re Looking for: 

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required. 

  • A minimum of 6 years of progressive Marketing and Sales experience for the senior level, including a minimum of 3 years of analytical experience in various specialties of the automotive industry.

  • Prior work may be a combination within a dealership, region, headquarters, or manufacturing facility, and may be at the Analyst or Regional Manager level or a similar type of position.

  • At least 2 or more years of experience within a previous dealer contact support role.

  • Previous experience supervising others and previous experience in a sales capacity are desirable.

Desired:

  • Working knowledge of word processors, spreadsheets, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products. Additional knowledge of sales-related systems.

  • Ability to prioritize own schedules and organize workload effectively with minimal daily supervision.

  • Ability to function effectively and remain productive in a virtual office environment

  • Ability to focus on the best interests of the dealership and Nissan.  Can remain objective in the course of building relationships.

  • Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

  • Attentive to others' opinions and perspectives.

  • Ability to influence the actions of others by building credibility through dealership knowledge, effective recommendations, clear communications, honesty, and demonstrated follow-up on promises.

  • Result-driven even in the face of resistance or setbacks.

  • Ability to present ideas and analysis in an effective manner.

  • Ability to understand the complexities of situations and solicit assistance from others as needed.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Career Growthand Continuous Learning Opportunities:Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation.From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide. 

 

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Irvine California United States of America

Salary Range:

$97,745.00 - $172,830.00

Salary Range Estimate: Annual Salary: (Minimum to Maximum of  Salary Range noted here). This compensation range represents the minimum and maximum base salary rates at Nissan for jobs assigned to this particular grade level. Please note that it is uncommon for an employee to be placed at either end of the range.  Rather, an employee’s actual base salary generally may fall somewhere in between and reflect the employee’s unique skills, work experience, education, work location, and market norms.  Additionally, pay may be based on comparisons to the base salary rates of other employees with similar backgrounds working in comparable roles.

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